Quite frankly, I like EQ5 best. I have both and 6 and 7, but go back to 5 when I really want to do something. Buy it used and upgrade later on. They have some classes on EQ University that you can take to learn easier. The book is well written as well. Post an ISO here and see who might be willing to sell theirs. I can't because if I lose my harddrive again, I can't install 6 or 7 without 5 first. Good luck and it will open a new world for you.